Show off your T5 run (non Zeovit + similar) SPS tank please

[Mike de Leon]

Great looking tanks everyone... Here's my 180...

Love your tank!
what's your bulb combo? How can I accomplish this color in an 8 bulb?

 

[jbanks]

Thanks Mike I would go with 5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 AB Specials and 1 Purple plus.. That should do it for an 8 bulb setup.

 

[jbannick18]

You could also switch out the AB Specials for the new ATI Coral Plus

 

[Mike de Leon]

Thanks Mike I would go with 5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 AB Specials and 1 Purple plus.. That should do it for an 8 bulb setup.

Tried this combo, I find the colors are washed out. Not too happy with the blue. I also have an old procolor in the mix and also tried KZ New gen (14K)
Maybe I need to let it burn in a bit.

 

[Mike de Leon]

You could also switch out the AB Specials for the new ATI Coral Plus

I have always wondered about this lamp. Have you used it? This is supposed to be 15K as opposed to 12K AB special. Sounds promising.

 

[kobelka]

It is nice to see all the fantastic tanks and colours achieved without ulns.
Good work! Gives me something to strive for.

 

[jbannick18]

I haven't used it yet but I will probably switch out my geissman 12k to the coral plus. The aquablue special has a tendency to wash colors out if not balanced enough with other bulbs.

 

[96p993]

Thanks pimp4cheddar,

My tank was custom built from a LFS the specs are:
48"L x 24"W x 21.5"H (all 1/2" think glass) the water level is 20" diagonal corner over flow (1.5"drain & 1" return) The front and side of the tank are low-iron glass. 100 gallon tank with a 14 gallon sump.

My light fixture is an 8 bulb power module.
Bulbs form fornt to back.
1- ATI Blue+
2- KZ Fiji Purple
3- ATI Blue+
4- ATI Blue+
5- ATI Aquablue Special
6- ATI Blue+
7- ATI Aquablue Special
8- ATI Blue+

The bulb combo was recommended to me by SunnyX a long time ago. :beer:

I followed your bulb combination and have to say its much whiter than what I expected. I was really expecting a bit more blue (like your pics) that what I see in person.

Also for anyone running a 8x39...which slots on your fixture are running the sunrise and sunset? I thought it was 2 and 5 but mine is 3 and 6...

 

[Mike de Leon]

Thanks Mike I would go with 5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 AB Specials and 1 Purple plus.. That should do it for an 8 bulb setup.

Jonathan,

See pics. Need your critique on this. Do you find them washed out looking? I went with 4 Blue Plus, Fiji Purple, Pro color, AB Special, KZ New Generation. I

 

[jbanks]

Not at all. I think your system looks great! As far a deeper colors go, It may just be the need some more nutrients.. I don't see as many fish as I would expect to see in a system your size. I know for a fact that my bioload has made a difference in my tank with deepening colors.

 

[phasezero]

Here is my 1+ old 55g tank that has spent the last 3-4 months as an SPS Tank

-Tap Water :wave:
-Aquatic Life 4x54 watt Linkable T5
-CPR HOB Aeroforce Skimmer
-BRS 2-Part Dosing

Wild Acro i got a few days ago, we'll see how it turns out or if it survives at all in the next few weeks.

Just got this one a couple weeks ago from the LFS completely poop brown. It's gained a lot of color since then and i expect to get bit more.

 

[ktr55]

soo many beautiful tanks, need to get shots of my tank.

 

[layer3switchguy]

Thanks Mike I would go with 5 ATI Blue Plus, 2 AB Specials and 1 Purple plus.. That should do it for an 8 bulb setup.

Great Tank JBanks!

How would you do front-to-back with those bulbs?

Cheers!
L3

 

[M Woodhill]

mine in latest pix

 

[Mike de Leon]

Not at all. I think your system looks great! As far a deeper colors go, It may just be the need some more nutrients.. I don't see as many fish as I would expect to see in a system your size. I know for a fact that my bioload has made a difference in my tank with deepening colors.

Thanks. The colors need to improve for sure. I just started feeding the corals with "Coral Frenzy". It's fun watching the polyps retract when I put food in the tank.
As for fish, I am looking to repopulate the tank. I use to have large fish in it before. It will be smaller fishes this time. Just can't decide what to do yet. Looking for non jumpers. I have a rimless....Cheers!

 

[OCREEFLOVER]

Love the t-5s guys. Keep them coming

 

[Mike de Leon]

I haven't used it yet but I will probably switch out my geissman 12k to the coral plus. The aquablue special has a tendency to wash colors out if not balanced enough with other bulbs.

Let us know how it turns out!

 

[jbannick18]

Will be a couple months before I change my bulbs XD.

Mike does your fixture have active cooling? How often do you change your bulbs?

 

[Mike de Leon]

Yes. There are four fans on one end. Bulbs get changed out every Christmas when all the sales are on. I am contemplating going back to the dark side!

 

[jbanks]

Great Tank JBanks!

How would you do front-to-back with those bulbs?

Thank you

1- ATI Blue+
2- ATI Purple +
3- ATI Blue+
4- ATI Blue+
5- ATI Aquablue Special
6- ATI Blue+
7- ATI Aquablue Special
8- ATI Blue+

Thanks. The colors need to improve for sure. I just started feeding the corals with "Coral Frenzy". It's fun watching the polyps retract when I put food in the tank.
As for fish, I am looking to repopulate the tank. I use to have large fish in it before. It will be smaller fishes this time. Just can't decide what to do yet. Looking for non jumpers. I have a rimless....Cheers!

Hey, you can't go wrong with wrasses and hardy anthias like red sea Lyretails. The wrasses are beneficial for pests and the Lyretails are just pretty and add a lot of action to your tank.. Your corals will color up nicely for sure... Just ramp up slowly and give it some time. Once you have it repopulated with fish, you will no longer need to feed the corals anything. The fish will take care of the rest.